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You're in luck if you need to grab some last minute party essentials.

As you well know, today is New Year's Eve, which means it's time to take care of any last minute errands before ringing in 2025. Whether you plan to ring in the new year at a party or at home in your pajamas, you're in luck if your to-do list includes snagging some last-minute champagne or groceries today because nearly all major grocery stores will be open for New Year's Eve (Tuesday, December 31, 2024), although some have modified hours. Read on to learn all the details about which grocery stores are open on New Year's Eve.
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Keep in mind that while many stores will be open for both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2025), most have adjusted holiday hours. It's always a great idea to call your local store to confirm hours. Check out below for details about when major grocery chains like Trader Joe's, Aldi, Publix, Safeway, Whole Foods, and more are open on New Year's Eve.
Yes, Safeway, along with other stores owned by its parent company Albertsons, is open on New Year's Eve with reduced hours. Other stores owned by Albertsons include Shaw's, Vons, and Albertsons.
All Trader Joe's stores are open until 5pm local time on New Year's Eve, and closed New Year's Day.
Whole Foods is open during modified hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Check your local store page for hours; many store pages in major metros like San Francisco and New York say they're open 8am-9pm today.
Yes, Costco warehouses are open on New Year's Eve 9am-6pm. All Costco locations are closed on New Year's Day.
Aldi stores nationwide are open until 7pm local time on December 31, New Year's Eve. Aldi is closed on New Year's Day, January 1.
According to the company's website, all Publix stores close 9pm local time on New Year's Eve, and will be open with limited hours for New Year's Day.
Harris Teeter stores are open during regular hours on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Holiday hours at Wegmans vary, but most stores will be open today until 8pm local time. Check your local Wegmans location for specific hours.
Per the company's website, Sprout's stores are open today 7am-8pm local time. Sprout's stores are open during regular hours, 7am-10pm local time, on New Year's Day.
Walmart is open during regular hours, 6am-11pm local time, on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
According to the company's website, Sam's Club stores are open today until 6pm local time. All Sam's Club locations are closed for New Year's Day.
Stores owned by Kroger, which include Kroger, Ralphs, City Market, are open both today and January 1, per the company's website. While most will be open during normal hours, hours vary by location, so contact your local store for details.
Yes, Target stores are open today with adjusted hours; most stores are open 7 or 8am and close at 9pm local time. Target stores will be open during regular hours on New Year's Day.
Yes, CVS stores are open both today and on New Year's Day, although some locations may have reduced hours. Call your local CVS to confirm hours.
Yes, Walgreens is open during normal operating hours on New Year's Eve, although pharmacies may have adjusted hours. Walgreens is open on New Year's Day, too.
Meijer is open during regular hours, 6am-midnight local time, on New Year's Eve.
Food Lion stores will operate during normal hours on December 31 and January 1.
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